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Yakovlev Yak-50
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YakovlevYak-50

Interceptors · Russia · 1948
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YakovlevYak-50

Yakovlev Yak-50
Yakovlev Yak-50 Photo: Thuringius · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
50
Rate of Climb
45
Service Ceiling
55
Radar & Sensors
20
Long-Range Missiles
0
Range
40
Readiness
60
Reliability
70
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Russia
ManufacturerYakovlev
CategoryInterceptors
In service1948–1949
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
41
Interceptors MASS Rating
64/87
All-Time
Interceptors · 10 axes scored
Speed
50
Rate of Climb
45
Service Ceiling
55
Radar & Sensors
20
Long-Range Missiles
0
Range
40
Readiness
60
Reliability
70
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
Yakovlev Yak-50
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1948–1949
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTERCEPTORS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
41
interceptors category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1949
  • Crew1
  • Primary Roleinterceptor aircraft
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed1,120 km/h
  • Service Ceiling16,050 m
  • Ferry Range850 km
  • Rate of Climb68 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
  • Length11.12 m
  • Wingspan8.01 m
  • Wing Area16
  • Empty Weight3,085 kg
  • Loaded Weight4,155 kg
◆Armament6MOD.6
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Operators1
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusCancelled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1948Production started
  2. 1949Production ended
78
years in service
1
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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